LadyBird
Released: 9-15-25
About LadyBird
Released: 9-15-25
Species:
Subadult Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC25-1079)
LadyBird is an adult female loggerhead sea turtle found by Inwater Research Group in Port St Lucie, Florida with a cranial boat strike. On Thursday the carapace fracture was stabilized with bone plates by Dr. Nicole. Current treatment is antibiotics, pain management, and wound care. Photo by Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Sep 19, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
LadyBird was successfully released on September 15, 2025.
Sep 12, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
May have some osteomyelitis in the front flipper. Current treatment is wound care, antibiotics and routine radiographs.
Sep 05, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 29, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.